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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 372.88 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 372.88 and 239.38 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 372.88 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/372.88 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 372.88 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 89,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,260.01/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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